Aviva Senior Life, seeks a Chief Operating Officer. This is an opportunity to assume a highly visible position reporting directly to the CEO of a successful and uniquely well-positioned organization that is poised for growth.

The COO oversees about 220 employees in Kobernick, the Anchin Pavilion, the Benderson Care unit, outpatient Rehab, and Aviva 4 Life, as well campus-wide Plant and Facilities, Dining, Housekeeping/Laundry, and Volunteers. The COO will be responsible for Customer Satisfaction, Quality Improvement, and Quality Assurance in all functional areas. S/he will partner with others in the senior management team and be responsible for all program planning, organizing, operating, and staffing.

The next COO must hold a Bachelor’s degree and seven to ten years’ experience leading day-to-day operations in a Senior Care facility, ideally incorporating skilled nursing, assisted living, memory support, and independent living in a multi-location setting. A nursing home administrator license is essential, and graduate education highly desired. S/he should be familiar with the trends in the rapidly changing health care environment, and be able to transfer this knowledge for proactive (not reactive) use by Aviva. Prior experience working with community boards and volunteers is helpful. Experience managing construction projects and experience overseeing IT are desirable.

Founded in 1993, Aviva Senior Life (Aviva) is a primarily Jewish retirement community spread over 26 acres on a beautiful campus located central to many amenities. Aviva enjoys a stellar reputation in the profession and with the communities it serves. It has strong support from the Sarasota/Bradenton area Jewish Community, which numbers between 18,000 and 20,000. Its culture embodies excellence and customer service, and a warm, familial setting. For more information, please visit www.avivaseniorlife.org.

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